exceedingly
adverb
Form of exceeding , adverb of exceeding.
Simple meaning
To a great or unusual degree.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪkˈsidɪŋli
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Definition
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adverb
To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely
Used this way, exceedingly is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: to a great or unusual degree or extent
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